Biden's choice for budget chief, Neera Tanden, faces new hurdles in Congress

The increasingly slim odds — and surprisingly thin outreach from the White House — for Neera Tanden’s nomination as head of the Office of Management and Budget are raising growing questions about how long the president will stick with her, in an early test of how he will use his limited political capital.

Sen. Johnson faces criticism after Capitol riot, security comments

Now, Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson faces criticism after reading parts of what is called an eyewitness account of the Capitol siege, published by the conservative online platform The Federalist.

Romney says Trump likely to be GOP nominee if he runs in 2024

Sen. Mitt Romney said that if former President Donald Trump were to run for office again in 2024, he would likely win the Republican nomination: "He has by far the largest voice and a big impact in my party."

Bipartisan push in Legislature for ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin

The push for ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin gained steam on Wednesday with the introduction of a bipartisan bill in the state Legislature.

Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passes unemployment bill

The Wisconsin Legislature on Tuesday, Feb. 23 approved a plan to modernize the state's unemployment computer system, awaiting a likely signature from Gov. Tony Evers.

Biden nominees for HHS, Interior Dept. face contentious confirmation hearings

If confirmed, Deb Haaland, 60, would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency and Xavier Beccera, 63, would be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.

Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador

The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday.

State Republicans propose voting changes in battleground Wisconsin

Republican lawmakers in battleground Wisconsin have introduced a series of bills designed to make it more difficult to vote absentee.

Waukesha County GOP hosted Mike Lindell film screening claiming stolen election

The Republican Party of Waukesha County hosted a movie screening claiming the 2020 election was stolen. The man behind the film, My Pillow, Inc. CEO Mike Lindell, faces a $1.3 billion lawsuit for defamation.

Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus

In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.

Court filing: Proud Boys member considers guilty plea in US Capitol riot

A Rochester man identified as a member of the Proud Boys who allegedly smashed a window at the Capitol on Jan. 6 to allow rioters inside is considering a guilty plea, according to a recent court filing.

Pence declines CPAC invitation amid reports of 'bitterness' toward Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence has declined an invitation to attend this year's Conservative Political Action Conference, Fox News has learned.

Sen. Ted Cruz explains his controversial trip to Cancun during Texas winter storm

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz explained his controversial trip to Cancun, Mexico this week as millions of his constituents were suffering without power, heat or running water during a historic winter storm. 

Trump to speak at CPAC conference in first public appearance post-White House

Former President Trump will make his first major public appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference conference later this month.

Read the text: House Democrats publish full $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill — including $1,400 checks

On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.

GOP source: Reince Priebus mulling run for Wisconsin governor

Reince Priebus has called Republican donors and power brokers in Wisconsin to discuss a possible bid for governor or the U.S. Senate next year.